EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER
ANOTHER STRONG YEAR FOR SAILBOAT SHOWS!


Sail America Executive Director Jonathan Banks reports on Sail America’s growing involvement with sail shows around the country and provides feedback on this year’s shows. Click for More

BOAT SHOW ROUND-UP


The weather was perfect, attendance was brisk, attitudes were upbeat, retail sales were strong, and marketing and media rocked at Strictly Sail Pacific. Click for More

Cruisers University Gets Underway in Baltimore


Cruiser’s University gets underway today. United State Yacht Show’s Paul Jacobs shares the most up-to-the-minute news about this new event for cruisers! Click for More

LEARN ABOUT THE NEW DISCOVER BOATING CAMPAIGN


Sign up for the Discover Boating webinar to learn about the reignited Discover Boating campaign and find out how YOU can get involved. Click for More

SPECIAL OFFER FOR SAIL AMERICA MEMBERS!


Read all about it – IBI magazine offers a special deal for Sail America members!Click for More

HALL OF FAME INDUCTION FOR SAILING LAUNCHED


A new program is launched to honor sailing’s finest. Check out the exciting plans for this new awards recognition and use the online nomination form. Click for More

SUMMER SAILSTICE SETS SAIL FOR 11th ANNIVERSARY THIS JUNE


Plans are in place for yet another stellar Summer Sailstice event! Make your plans now to get involved and launch your own sailing party! Click for More

ECONOMIC INDICATORS – THE LATEST UPDATES


NMMA’s monthly Boating News Net captures the latest updates from a variety of sources that reveal improved consumer and CEO confidence, a boost in retail spending, and other intriguing economic indicators. Click for more.

And here are other summations from top news sources that give us more coverage and perspective:

• Economic Growth Slows in First Quarter
• NMMA reports that the Industry Remains Alive and Well

PROGRESSIONS & JOB POSTS…


Monthly posts about sailing industry people and companies, plus a NEW job post! Click for More

SEND US YOUR COMPANY NEWS!


Sail America News is interested in your firm’s news, events, activities and job postings, plus your ideas for The Sailing Life guest column! Send press releases or inquiries for consideration to Editor Wanda Kenton Smith or Sail America Executive Director Jonathan Banks, (job inquiries only to Jonathan Banks, please).